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Spring 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2420- Section: 13 Process Technology II-Systems |
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| Instructor | Michael Sparrow | ||||||||||
| sparrowma@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6333 | ||||||||||
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| Description | A study of the various process systems, including related scientific principles. | ||||||||||
| Prerequisites | PREREQUISITES: PTAC-1302 / PTAC-1410 /PTAC-1432 | ||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
PSLO Course Outcomes 1. Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. 1. Students will be able to demonstrate operation of each process systems using computerized process operating programs. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of simulator programs. PSLO Course Outcomes 2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. 2. Students will be able to identify equipment specific to various types of process operation systems. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of simulator programs. 3. Students will be able to describe the purpose of various types of systems. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of simulator programs. 4. Students will be able to describe the functions of common process systems. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment. PSLO Course Outcomes 3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation 5. Students will explain and demonstrate operation and control of common process systems using actual equipment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment. PSLO Course Outcomes 4. Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry. 6. Students will be able to demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation and repair of process systems. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on isolation of equipment. PSLO Course Outcomes 5. ALPHA: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. 7. Students will be able to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material. Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. Measures: Embedded test questions; pre/post test. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO Course Outcomes 1. Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. 1. Students will be able to demonstrate operation of each process systems using computerized process operating programs. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of simulator programs. PSLO Course Outcomes 2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. 2. Students will be able to identify equipment specific to various types of process operation systems. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of simulator programs. 3. Students will be able to describe the purpose of various types of systems. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of simulator programs. 4. Students will be able to describe the functions of common process systems. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment. PSLO Course Outcomes 3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation 5. Students will explain and demonstrate operation and control of common process systems using actual equipment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment PSLO Course Outcomes 4. Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry. 6. Students will be able to demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation and repair of process systems. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on isolation of equipment. PSLO Course Outcomes 5. ALPHA: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. 7. Students will be able to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material. Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. Measures: Embedded test questions; pre/post test. |
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| Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
): Process Technology Systems by Michael Speegle , Publisher-Thomson Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-4180-3999-8 / ISBN-10: 1-4180-3999-3 |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
1. Homework must be completed on time, 15 PTS will be deducted each class day late, for two class days. Homework more than 2 class days late will not receive a grade higher than 50. Homework must be hand written.2. Cell Phone use is not permitted in the classroom or lab. If a student is caught on their cell phone in class, the student will be asked to leave class. This will result in the student being counted absent from the class and having 4 points deducted from their major test points total at the end of the semester. 3. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent from the class. This will result in having 4 points deducted from their major test points total at the end of the semester. |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week of: January 20 No Class MLK Holiday 22 Introduction to class. 24 Chapter 1-The System Concept 27 Chapter 1-The System Concept 29 Chapter 2- Overview of Industrial Water Treatment 31 Chapter 2- Overview of Industrial Water Treatment February 3 Chapter 3-Fire Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Systems 5 Chapter 4-Potable Water, Process Water,& Demineralized Water Systems 7 Chapter 5-Cooling Water Systems/ 10 Review for Exam 1 12 Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5) 14 Chapter 6-Plant Air, Instrument Air and Nitrogen Systems 17 Chapter 7-Natural Gas and Fuel Gas Systems 19 Chapter 8-Steam Generation and Boiler Feedwater Systems 21 Chapter 9-Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems 24 Chapter 9-Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems 26 Chapter 10-Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems 28 Chapter 10-Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems March 2 Review for Exam 2 4 Exam 2-(Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10) 6 Chapter 11-Relief and Flare Systems 9 Spring Break 11 Spring Break 13 Spring Break 16 Chapter 12-Refrigeration Systems 18 Chapter 12-Refrigeration Systems 20 Chapter 13-Distillation Systems 23 Chapter 13-Distillation Systems 25 Chapter 13-Distillation Systems 27 Chapter 13-Distillation Systems 30 Chapter 14-Combustion April 1 Chapter 15-Extraction Systems / Review for Exam 3 3 Exam 3-(Chapters11,12,13,14 & 15) 6 Chapter 16-Adsorption System 8 Chapter 17-Absorption and Stripping Systems 10 Good Friday No Class 13 Chapter 18-Reactor Systems 15 Chapter 18-Reactor Systems 17 Chapter 18-Reactor Systems 20 Chapter 23-Material Storage and Blending Systems 22 Chapter 23-Material Storage and Blending Systems 24 Chapter 23-Material Storage and Blending Systems 27 Review for Final 29 Review for Fina 6 FINAL EXAM-Thursday August 11 (12:30 pm-3:00pm Graduation Friday, August 15, 2020 |
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| Final Exam Date | May 11, 2020 - 12:00 PM Through May 11, 2020 - 3:00 PM | ||||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
3. A student with no absences will receive 15 bonus points added to your test points total at the end of the semester. 1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken in class on a specified day. There are "NO RETAKES". Makeup test will be allowed if absence is excused per the absence policy or by Instructor. If you miss "ONE" Test, your lowest DETERMINATION OF FINAL GRADE: Chapter Tests-33.1/3%, Quizzes/homework/labs-33.1/3% Final Exam-33.1/3% current test score will be given for that test. If you miss more than one test, you will receive a zero for each additional test you miss. If you are involved in Academic Dishonesty, you will NOT be allowed to replace the zero with your current test average. Taking the Final Exam is required to complete the course. |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
1. Homework must be completed on time, 15 PTS will be deducted each class day late, for two class days. Homework more than 2 class days late will not receive a grade higher than 50. Homework must be hand written.2. Cell Phone use is not permitted in the classroom or lab. If a student is caught on their cell phone in class, the student will be asked to leave class. This will result in the student being counted absent from the class and having 4 points deducted from their major test points total at the end of the semester. 3. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent from the class. This will result in having 4 points deducted from their major test points total at the end of the semester. |
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| Attendance Policy |
2. Cell Phone use is not permitted in the classroom or lab. If a student is caught on their cell phone in class, the student will be asked to leave class. This will result in the student being counted absent from the class and having 4 points deducted from their major test points total at the end of the semester. 3. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent from the class. This will result in having 4 points deducted from their major test points total at the end of the semester. |
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| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||||
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| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||
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| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||